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A19 FYF

1991 Volkswagen Jetta

Red Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

172,296 mi
Last recorded172,296 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Jetta111,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 FYF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 172,296 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear rear brake pipe folded slight

head light beam images poor

Pass 10 Jul 2025 168,546 miles

fuel tank straps corroded

Offside Front screen chipped

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear axle bushes worn

rear exhaust section corroded and deteriorated

Pass 11 Jul 2024 166,094 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2022 162,190 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2016 159,084 miles

Coolant leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pipes greased

Fail 8 Aug 2016 159,062 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle roll bar (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pipes greased

Pass 9 Jun 2015 154,472 miles

Oil leak

slight surface corrosion to some parts and componants of under vehicle ok at time of test

Fail 7 Jan 2015 154,456 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

surface corrosion on all metal brake pipes

Pass 23 Jun 2009 153,385 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 152,195 miles

Advise n/s/r tyre wall is cracked/perished.

Centre Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 145,195 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 137,839 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 137,839 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Jetta?

Based on 438,127 MOT tests across 37,562 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
7,762
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
37,562
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,560
coil spring broken 4,403
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,922
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,404
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 3,196
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A19 FYF is a 1991 Volkswagen Jetta in Red with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1991 Volkswagen Jetta models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 111,227 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Jetta fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,560 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A19 FYF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Jetta typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 35 years old, this Volkswagen Jetta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A19 FYF registered?

A19 FYF is a 1991 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is A19 FYF safe to buy?

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